Saudi dates conquer 1,500 global stores: A new economic achievement
In a strategic move reflecting the growing economic strength of Saudi Arabia in international markets, the National Center for Palms and Dates a new achievement: the inclusion of Saudi date products in over 1,500 additional retail outlets worldwide. This announcement culminates sustained efforts aimed at solidifying the Kingdom's position as the world's leading exporter of dates, in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030, which seeks to diversify national income sources and boost non-oil exports.
Export Empowerment Initiative: A Bridge to Global
This announcement comes as part of the results of the Saudi Dates , which has successfully placed 10 leading Saudi companies on the shelves of 15 major retail chains across 14 countries on different continents. This initiative works to enhance the readiness of Saudi companies, improve packaging quality, and ensure that products meet the highest international quality and food safety standards, thus facilitating their access to target markets.
Brown gold: a cultural heritage and an economic powerhouse
The date palm and date sector is not merely a commercial commodity in the Kingdom; it is an integral part of Saudi Arabia's cultural and heritage identity. Saudi Arabia boasts over 33 million date palms and is home to some of the world's finest date varieties, such as Ajwa, Sukkari, and Khalaas. Historically, the date palm has been associated with generosity and Arab hospitality, leading to the inscription of both the date palm and Arabic coffee on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. This adds value and cultural dimension to Saudi products, making them appealing to global consumers.
Record-breaking numbers and international leadership
Recent statistics indicate that the date palm sector is experiencing an unprecedented boom, with the Kingdom's annual production exceeding 1.9 million tons, making it one of the world's largest producers. In terms of exports, the Kingdom has achieved first place globally in the value of date exports, reaching approximately 1.7 billion riyals. These products now reach consumers in 133 countries. This rapid growth reflects the success of the agricultural and economic policies adopted by the Kingdom to enhance food security and increase the efficiency of sustainable agricultural production.
Promising future for Saudi dates
With the growing global demand for healthy foods and organic products, Saudi dates are gaining increasing importance as a "superfood" rich in energy and minerals. Relevant authorities, most notably the National Center for Palms and Dates, are working to capitalize on this opportunity by participating in international exhibitions and developing the "Saudi Dates" brand to guarantee quality, promising a bright future that will position the Kingdom at the forefront of the global agricultural map.
